Mange

fuzz16 · 10-21-2009, 12:08 PM

Started a thread awhile back (http://www.dogforums.com/13-dog-heal...tes-puppy.html (kennel mites-puppy)) but its back and worse so restarting a new one.

Talked to the shelter I got her from and the vet said he could order in some dip and have me pay cost and dip her weekly to rid her of it. It'd be 40$ a bottle and have at least two treatements worth in it. thier not very helpful meaning I've put a lot of money into the dog and no results and thier not willing to help with pay or treatment when the dog had it when they left.
she is itching really bad and biting until she bleeds sometimes. even if i cant get rid of it completely i want to releive some pain...and she smells HORRIBLE even right after a bath

Doe anyone know of a good treatment?
i was told about something at a tractor supply, it smells really bad but pretty much burns the mites off.

^in the pics you can see on her face around her muzzle the hair loss...its at the point where its starting to break skin on her lips and chin^

fuzz16 · 10-22-2009, 08:50 AM

No one has any advice for me?

hrcamacho · 10-22-2009, 09:41 PM

I hope I can help you. I have a brittany where we dealt with yeast and bacterial infections. He chews on his rear to where it's on fire, and with all the chewing has lost hair. Vet says it's not mange, but I found this online, and it helps him, and good thing for you! It's a mange treatment as well! Mix up 16oz of peroxide, 8 tbls. of Borax laundry soap, and 4 cups of water. Give him a bath, and make sure to rinse thoroughly. Squeeze out as much water as possible of his fur. Poor the solution on him, and do not rinse. Allow him to dry naturally. On his face and ears, use a washrag to apply. You can also make a paste of peroxide, borax, and vaseline. Rub it on the hot spots. Be careful he doesn't lick, 'cause he could get a belly ache. The vaseline smothers the mites, and protects his skin, also doesn't allow yeast to breed. Peroxide will clean and be an antiseptic to the open sores. The borax is a mild detergent and will soften the skin and soothe. You may need to bathe him in this 3 times the first week and maybe longer, when you start to see a drast improvement, back off to twice a week, and then once a week. It's a lot cheaper than the vets option, but does take your time and devotion. I hope I have helped you and if you have any other questions, please feel free to post.

Willowy · 10-23-2009, 12:37 AM

Is the stuff from Tractor Supply that you mentioned Nustock? If so, it does work. But it really smells horrible. It's onyl about $10-15 for a big tube, though.

hrcamacho · 10-23-2009, 10:00 AM

@ Willowy....the stuff at tractor supply....is it good to use on broken skin? She mentioned it "burned the mites off"....just curious...More I know, better I am....

'tasha · 10-23-2009, 10:19 AM

We had a dog with sarcoptic mange and the doctor gave us Ivermectin and it cleared it up in about 4 weeks. It did not spread after we started treatment.

Willowy · 10-24-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hrcamacho

@ Willowy....the stuff at tractor supply....is it good to use on broken skin? She mentioned it "burned the mites off"....just curious...More I know, better I am....

IF it's Nustock, yes, it can be used on broken skin. From reading the pamphlet that came with it, I guess horse owners "pack" it into deep wounds to make them heal better

. I don't know about "burning" the mites off, but it is made with sulphur and pine tar and it's pretty potent stuff.

fuzz16 · 10-25-2009, 04:44 PM

well, i work at a feed and tack store and just checked on the shelf for the heck of it and we have Nu-Stock. so ill be picking up a bottle for 10$

ill let people know how it works.

Willowy · 10-25-2009, 07:13 PM

If your dog gets on the furniture, be sure to put old sheets down. Also on the carpet where the dog sits most often. Because dang, that stuff stinks!

fuzz16 · 10-28-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Willowy

If your dog gets on the furniture, be sure to put old sheets down. Also on the carpet where the dog sits most often. Because dang, that stuff stinks!

does it smell even after shes washed off?

Willowy · 10-29-2009, 11:34 PM

I don't know....you're not supposed to wash it off. It has to soak in. But the smell does linger for quite a while. If it works, it's worth it, I guess

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jboboxer · 11-09-2009, 12:12 AM

I'm treating my dog for the second time who has demodex mange. Vitamins/herbs for her immune system and skin that I'm giving her, which seem to help are:

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ashwagandha (stress)
chelated zinc

I've tried neem capsules, neem oil, nu-stock...u name it. I actually like nu-stock the best, but you need to thin it out with either neem oil or baby oil. The biggest problem with neem oil is it can't get close to your dogs eyes, nor around sores.

Bath once or twice a week depending on how bad it is, which I have neem oil in oatmeal as well.

The only medication I just starting giving her was Ivomec/ivermectin orally, which you can get over the counter. It's not FDA approved to treat mange though.

The only thing I haven't tried that I've recently read works pretty well is sulphur tablets. Dr. Pitcairn recommends the homeopathic Sulphur 6x with daily doses over a period of 4 weeks.